Police Appeal After Serious Newcastle Assaults

POLICE  in Newcastle are appealing for information following an assault on two men in the Main Street area of Castlewellan in the early hours of Sunday 7 October.

The report of the assault was received at approximately 3.50am. It was reported that a group of males assaulted the two men. One of the men, aged 26, received serious facial injuries that required hospital treatment. The other man, aged 22, also required hospital treatment for facial injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed this assault or knows anything about it is asked to contact Newcastle Police Station on 0845 600 8000.

Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.